Germany

Temporary land border controls are in place between Germany and France, Austria, and Switzerland. Border checks will continue until at least 15 June. This also applies to air borders with Italy and Spain. Border controls are in place with Denmark, no date has yet been agreed on when these will be lifted. Travellers are required to provide appropriate proof and need a valid reason to enter Germany. Non-essential travel may be refused entry. Restrictions imposed due to COVID-19 are relaxing in Germany. By 30 May, all federal states will permit hotels to accept bookings for the purpose of tourism. Cafes, restaurants and shops are open. The German Government strongly recommends social distancing and the use of face masks in public. Masks are mandatory in shops. If you're in Germany and choose to return home, we recommend you do so as soon as possible while commercial options are available. Check your route carefully with your airline or travel agent as a number of key transit hubs are suspending flights, including transits. Follow the Australian Embassy in Berlin's social media for updates on flight availability (see Local contacts).

We advise you:

Do not travel to Germany.